Replacing orig starter
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Replacing orig starter
I have a ‘98 Coupe with 55k orig miles. Looks like I need to replace the orig starter.
Is it worth it to upgrade to a performance starter or just go with a stock original starter. Rod
Is it worth it to upgrade to a performance starter or just go with a stock original starter. Rod
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That's a pretty short life for a starter if you do not have headers. How did you diagnose?
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The short bolt has been noted to create stress in the mounting boss on ls1 blocks, possibly leading to cracks and missing chunks. Not a recurring subject here, so maybe not a significant concern, but it’s been big on ls1tech. Just a suggestion that if you’re changing the starter, perhaps using one of the two long bolt units is the best path.
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I’m not a mechanic but I put a new battery in less than a year ago, and I tested the battery yesterday and it’s GOOD! In my limited knowledge, I’m guessing either Starter or Alternator and so I’m guessing starter.
When I turn the key I may get 1 click. Even with a Hot Start ( maybe not even needed) it won’t turn over…
When I turn the key I may get 1 click. Even with a Hot Start ( maybe not even needed) it won’t turn over…
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I’m not a mechanic but I put a new battery in less than a year ago, and I tested the battery yesterday and it’s GOOD! In my limited knowledge, I’m guessing either Starter or Alternator and so I’m guessing starter.
When I turn the key I may get 1 click. Even with a Hot Start ( maybe not even needed) it won’t turn over…
When I turn the key I may get 1 click. Even with a Hot Start ( maybe not even needed) it won’t turn over…
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Back in 2022, I traced a battery drain in my '99 FRC to the starter solenoid, so I replaced the whole thing with an AC/Delco #337-1115 starter assembly from RockAuto. Not a fun job with long tube headers.